127 mm Mk M/02 LvSa (2004- )

The 127 mm Gun Mk M/02 LvSa

The 127 mm Gun Mk M/02 LvSa having gun practise on board
the command and support ship ABSALON.
(Photo: Royal Danish Navy)

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General Specification:

Danish Apellation:

127 mm Gun Mk M/02 LvSa

Type of Origin:

Mark 45 mod. 4, 5", caliber 62 light weight gun [1]

Primary Function:

Fast moving naval and air targets and coastal bombardments

Caliber:

127 mm

Muzzle Velocity:

854 m/sec.

Maximum Range:

Sea/Land Targets: 23 km - Air: 15 km [2]

Maximum Ceiling:

n/a

Weight of Projectile:

32 kilos

Ammunition Types:

Projectile and cartridge

Elevation:

-15 degrees/+65 degrees

Lateral Elevation Speed:

30 degrees/sec.

Vertical Elevation Speed:

20 degrees/sec.

Rate of Fire:

20 rounds/min.

Gun/Mounting:

Fully automatic gun in remote controlled single mount with automatic ammunition handling and loading

Fire Control:

n/a

Country of Origin:

USA 1971

Modifications:

n/a

Weapon or Weapon System in use or used on:
Ship or Class:	Number:	In Service:
ABSALON Class, command & support ships (2) [3]	1	2004-

Notes:
[1]	The gun is a Mod. 4, however the round shield is a Mod. 2.
[2]	Denmark participates in the development programme, which should lead to the possibility of firing GPS guided rocket propelled grenates on ranges exceeding 100 km.
[3]	The three new frigates being built for the RDN are also fitted to carry this gun as standard. Delivery of the ships to take place 2010-12.

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Additional Sources:
"	Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization - Copenhagen
"	United States Navy Fact File
44You are also referred to the Naval Bibliography

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